Category: Featured
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What to Expect at Hillbilly Days 2026: A Guide to Pikeville’s Most Iconic Festival
Get your overalls ready and practice your hillbilly accent in front of the mirror, because Hillbilly Days is returning to downtown Pikeville from April 16–18, 2026! Known as “The Festival with a Heart,” this isn’t just one of the largest festivals in Kentucky; it’s a massive community effort that benefits the Shriners Children’s hospital. For…
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Pikeville–Pike County Tourism Presents to Interim Joint Committee: The Growing Value of the Hatfield–McCoy Feud Trail
Pikeville–Pike County, KY Tourism recently presented before the Kentucky State Interim Joint Committee on Tourism in Pike County, Kentucky. The presentation highlighted the tremendous growth of heritage tourism in our region and the importance of improving visitor navigation along the Hatfield–McCoy Feud Trail. The discussion focused on the surge in interest around feud sites, the…
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Why Pikeville–Pike County, Kentucky Is an Outstanding Place to Live and Retire
Photo by Larry Epling Tucked into the sweeping Appalachian Mountains and shaped by more than a century of resilient mountain heritage, Pikeville–Pike County, Kentucky offers something increasingly rare: a community where affordability, natural beauty, and modern amenities work in perfect harmony. Whether you’re planning your next chapter, searching for a welcoming place to retire, or…
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Hillbilly Days 2026 – Welcome Center & Gift Shop
Hillbilly Days is coming back to downtown Pikeville, Kentucky, April 16-18, 2026! Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a lifelong fan of this beloved Appalachian festival, the Pikeville-Pike County, KY Welcome Center is your one-stop shop for everything Hillbilly Days. Located inside the Pikeville Flatiron Building at 685 Hambley Blvd., Pikeville, KY, the Welcome Center…
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The Strange Story of Octavia Hatcher – Pikeville, Kentucky
As the crisp autumn wind whispers through the hollows of Eastern Kentucky and the leaves crunch beneath your feet like the sigh of some restless spirit, there is one story locals still lean into during spooky season. It is the story of Octavia Hatcher, a young woman whose life, death, and legacy have blended into…
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Spooky Season in Pikeville-Pike County, Kentucky
October brings more than colorful leaves to the Appalachian mountains. It also brings ghosts, ghouls, and plenty of good times. Pikeville-Pike County, Kentucky celebrates Halloween with a full lineup of events for all ages, from live theatre and painting workshops to classic films and downtown festivities. Here’s your guide to making the most of spooky…